Green Build and Energy Star
Where does your money go?
The annual energy bill for a typical single home is approximately $2,200.
Duct Sealing
Homes with forced-air heating and cooling systems, ducts distribute conditioned air throughout the house. However In a typical house up to 20 percent of the air that moves through the duct system can be lost due to leaks and poorly sealed connections. This results in higher utility bills and difficulty keeping the house comfortable, no matter how the thermostat is set. To learn more about duct sealing in your home take a look at this brochure. A duct system that is well-designed and properly sealed can make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and safer.
We are continuing to move forward towards protecting the environment and conserving energy. United Heating and Cooling partnered with builders to complete more than 80 Green Build with Energy Star certification homes in 2011.
Geothermal Heat Pump
Geothermal heat pumps (also called ground source heat pumps) circulate water through a system of underground pipes. These are installed in either a horizontal or vertical loop configuration. They can also be installed on properties where there is close proximity to a pond or lake.
The Geothermal heat pump can extract heat or cold from this water and pumps it into your home as appropriate. In the summer, the water temperature from the underground is almost always colder than the outside temperature; in the winter, it is almost always warmer. This makes the geothermal heat pump the most efficient heating and cooling option available. Like the air exchange heat pump, the geothermal heat pump contains standard air conditioning equipment that will cool the home. The benefits of Geothermal heat pumps to the homeowner are:
- The highest level of energy efficiency possible among all furnace/air conditioner/heat pump options
- Drastically reduced energy bills
- Energy rebates and reduced electric rates are offered on geothermal heat pumps from most electric utility companies
Call United at 816-761-5262 to speak with one of our Comfort Specialists or to visit our fully equipped Showroom!
